CinC Leopard 2A5
Crosses are from the GHQ West German and Canadian decal set

A top view, showing the large, distinctive turrets.

GHQ Leopard 2 MBT using
two different painting techniques.

I have been trying to make an improved version of the Leo 2. Here
are several with on-board baggage and brass MG3s added. The MG3s
are 22 gauge brass wire with the end pounded flat with a hammer to look
like a stock. Doesn't show well in this photo.

GHQ Leopard 2 With Base
Part of a recently painted and mounted Panzer Brigade

Here is the new (circa 2017) GHQ Leopard 2A4 along with the original
2A1 model. The difference is not significant.

CinC Leopard II
Not quite in the same league as its GHQ counterpart. These are
painted with the Vallejo multi-color NATO tricolor set from Vallejo,
which includes highlight colors for the camos.

ISM Leopard 2
An interesting model that appears to be based on the CinC Leopard II

GHQ Leopard 1A4

ISM Leopard 1A4
Not a bad model at all; I believe it is based on the CinC 1A4.
However, I can't really account for the armor on the turret.
There were apparently two different hulls (at least, there were
when I bought them off of eBay)

CinC M48A2G2
An excellent model -- CinC's M48/M60 chassis is excellent, and this
turret works well.

H&R M-47

GHQ's Version

CinC Model

M-41
Older model from an unknown manufacturer.

H&R TH-301
This is a conversion of the Argentine TAM -- a medium tank based on the
Marder chassis. Throughout the 1980s, Thyssen Henschel marketed
an upgraded version to the Bundeswehr as a reconnaissance tank under
the designation TH-301.

JagdLeopard
3D-printed model from Shapeways of an experimental vehicle.
Definitely could have used a better quality of printing.

APCs & IFVs

GHQ Puma IFV
An astounding new model -- most noticeable for its size. Decals
are from I-94.

Here's the Puma, looming over a group of Cold War era GHQ West German
vehicles

Boxer APC
GHQ Model

Boxer IFV
GHQ Model

GHQ Marder 1A3

GHQ Marder 1A2

GHQ Marder 1A2 with a different paint scheme. The above used
Tamiya NATO Green, Black and Brown. This version uses Tamiya NATO
Green, PollyS Scale Black, and Vallejo Beige Brown. There's a lot
more contrast in colors, and I think the brown is closer to the actual
color, although probably too light.

Three Marders -- CinC Marder
1A1,
GHQ 1A2 and 1A3

CinC Marder
Represents an early version of the vehicle, with wire gun added

Early Marder by unknown manufacturer
Actually a very nice model. Just below GHQ in quality, but no
markings on the base. It could very well be an early GHQ version
of the model. If anyone has any info, please let me know.

CinC Fuchs followed by GHQ Fuchs
An engineering variant is forthcoming.

Another GHQ Fuchs

And yet one more... This time with an Iltis. Buildings are
from Gamecraft Miniatures, and my paint job does not do them justice.

This is the H&R (I believe) version, which is not bad.

BV-206S
An excellent new model from H&R/Armstrong of the armored version of
the BV-206. The figure in particular is a nice touch, though seems too
big for the model. It is used by a number of NATO forces,
including the Germans, so I painted it up in a generic NATO scheme.
I used acrylic paste to make the snow, and fine sand for the
gravel.

HS-30
Early Cold War West German APC. Model is a 3-D version, designed
by Dragoman and produced by Shapeways.

Hotchkiss SPZ Kurz
Also a Shapeways model by Dragoman's Depot

These are the support versions from the same line
Mortar Version

Command Version (at least I think so...)

Logistics Version

Ambulance version

Reconnaissance
Vehicles

GHQ Fennek
A newer model from GHQ, and extremely well done.

Only now do I see the narrow windows on the side of the hull.

Bent the mast on the top one...

GHQ Luchs recon
vehicle. This is a surprisingly large model for an armoured car,
but is to scale.

Same vehicle with a different set of paints, designed to lighten up the
colors.
Here is the less detailed Heroics & Ros version
Wiesel
The Wiesel was the mechanized vehicle for the West German paratroops
that entered service just as the cold war ended. This model is
from H&R (I believe).
20mm gun armed version

TOW ATGM armed version

Forward Observer version (speculative -- there was long an outstanding
requirement for this vehicle, but IIRC, it was never actually built)

Engineering
And Recovery Vehicles

PioneerPanzers by three
different manufacturers
Upper left is GHQ, upper right is H&R (I believe) and lower is In
Service Miniatures. The ISM piece is close to a copy of the GHQ
piece, but with accessories added.

Leopard II ARV Buffel
An interesting model from Scotia. I like the spare engine on the
deck.

PioneerPanzer Fuchs
This is the engineering variant of the Fuchs, with bins for barbed wire
on the roof, a light machine gun mount, and additional exterior
stowage. The original model is GHQ with metal and lead
accessories. I painted the windows gloss black, but I think they
are too black and insufficiently glossy after finishing them.

Leopard Biber Bridgelayer
A custom built model with a GHQ Leo 1A1 hull, a bridge from the Scotia
Biber (along with the commander's cupola), the crane from an old
battleship model, and a few pieces of brass and stock plastic.

M48 AVLB
Basically a GHQ M48 hull with an M60 AVLB bridge, which is probably
incorrect for the model, but I was unable to find an decent photos.
The vehicle was still in use in some territorial units (and the
6th PzGd Division) at the end of the Cold War.

Skorpion Minelayer
This is a conversion of a CinC M548 to the Skorpion rapid
minelayer. The parts are all stock plastic. The launchers
were textured by pressing them hard against the textured grip of an
Xacto knife. CinC's M548 is better than GHQ's for conversions
because the two canvas pieces are optional.

The ISM Version -- a bit rough

Another version of the same...

ISM PioneerPanzer "Dachs"
Like many ISM models, this one was built on speculative photos
published in defense magazines. The final version of the Dachs
had only one crane arm. Still, its a cool model.

Artillery
and Air Defense

Panzer Haubitze 2000
A massive model from GHQ, very impressive

GHQ Marder With Roland

GHQ GepardsThese are eBay rehabs, and the guns are of an incredibly
soft, but flexible material. I'm not even sure its metal (I
didn't want to strip them down for fear of damaging them).
GHQ PanzerMorser 120 (actually an M106, but they are close to identical
except for mortar size) No idea where the machine gun got off to.

Here's a later (and better) version with a decal from a Dragon 1/144
kit and a CinC M2HB

Scotia TAM Mortar
Actually a Argentine model, but built to a German design.

CinC LARS 110mm Rocket Artillery
Decal is again GHQ. This vehicle, like many CinC truck-based
models, comes in about 6 pieces, which allows a far higher level of
detail.

A comparison between CinC's LARS and the H&R version, which is not
yet stripped and painted (I have since sold the H&R versions on
eBay)

GHQ MLRS
Same as the US version, but with a West German decal from a 1/144
Dragon kit

GHQ M109A2
with a CinC M2HB

Skytrex Lance Launch Vehicle

Miscellaneous
Vehicles

GHQ Jagdpanzer Jaguar (1
or 2) Tank Destroyer

CinC JagdPanzer SS-11 (At
least I think it is CinC)

H&R Jaguar (1 or 2)
Tank Destroyer
I attempted to dress them up with netting and baggage

GHQ Jagdpanzer With SS-11

GHQ Jagdpanzer Kanone Tank
Destroyer
All five of these that I have will be getting decals. I am also
working on converting several H&R models into divisional artillery
vehicles.

Jagdpanzers in pre-tri-color scheme. Decals just didn't work this
time.

CinC JagdPanzer Kanone

H&R Jagdpanzer Kanone
Tank Destroyer

GHQ M577 in West German
colors
Decal is from Dragon 1/144 scale modern German kit (a great source of
decals and parts)
Antennae are nylon paintbrush bristles -- flexible, large enough to be
seen, and dirt cheap. Model is an eBay rebuild.

CinC M577
An interesting model, more sharply molded than its GHQ equivalent, but
with less protruding detail. Also has the option of wooden plates
to be attached to the side.

ISM M577

Infantry

I am currently using GHQ Modern US individual infantry for West German
regulars, and Main Force Miniatures for territorials.

GHQ Moderns

A platoon-scale battalion

Main Force Miniatures Infantry
Not particularly good models, but look decent on the table and are
virtually indestructible.

Miscellaneous
Vehicles

H&R Faun Elefant
A very good model from Heroics & Ros (I believe). The level
of detail is good and the casting style is clean and crisp. Why
can't all their vehicles be this good?

CinC MAN 5 Ton and 7 Ton TrucksExcellent models from CinC, but I wish they came with
canvas tops

GHQ MAN 5 Ton Trucks
A fine model, comes only in covered version. Detail-wise, the
CinC and GHQ versions are both excellent.

Another version, with a better paint job and an ink wash

H&R MAN 7 Ton TrucksA decent model, but not in the came category as the CinC
or GHQ
pieces

ISM MAN 5 Ton Truck
This model has pallets molded in the back.

ISM MAN 7 Ton Fueler

MAN Kat-1 Fuel TankerGHQ model

Unimog 2 Ton Truck
A fine model from GHQ

Same model, different paint schemes

Faun 912 DumperAn impressive model from
Shapeways, designed by Masters of Military.

Faun 908 With TrailerAnother Masters of Military
model.

M113/Green
ArcherCustom-built from GHQ base. Please see the custom section for full details

Fuchs/RASIT ground
surveillance radar vehicle
9 per divisional recon battalion during the 1980s
Model is CinC Fuchs with back hatch removed, hole drilled, radar
assembly inserted, and replacement hatch slid off to one sie on the
back deck.

GHQ Iltis

DJW Munga Light vehicle from Shapeways,
designed by Masters of Military

Helicopters
And Aircraft

These are a pair of Viking Forge
UH-1s. I think the original models are by Collectair, currently
marketed by Scotia-Grendel, but I am not sure. The door
machineguns are 28 gauge brass wire. The decals are from various
DML 1/144 armor kits. The doors should say "HEER" in white
letters, but they are way too small to paint. Brass rotors are on
order from GHQ.

This shot gives a better view of the door gunner.

PAH-1
BO-105 anti-tank helo that was a Cold War staple of the Bundesheer.
Model is a good one from GHQ.

PAH-2 Tiger
A pair of the newer attack helos from H&R -- quite good models
(though some pieces were missing in the bags from both).